US Bridges

RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001075940

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,277 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
22,003
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,003 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,106 by 2041. The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I678
CrossesRamp from Whitestone Exp
LocationJCT GCP+I678
RouteInterstate 678
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75926, -73.85587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,277 ft (389.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,003 (2020)
Projected traffic22,106 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$33 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp carry?

About 22,003 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp?

The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I678 over Ramp from Whitestone Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.